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Very good story. Set in the middle of the original 'Beauty and the Beast' story and makes sense. Is very seasonal and has the Christmas cheer that my daughters love. Animation quality isn't quite as good as the original but still really good.

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Very good story. Set in the middle of the original 'Beauty and the Beast' story and makes sense. Is very seasonal and has the Christmas cheer that my daughters love. Animation quality isn't quite as good as the original but still really good.

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Belle has just been saved from the wolves by the Beast. As a way to show her appreciation, Belle decides that the castle will celebrate Christmas, even though the Beast has forbidden it. Surely it will bring hope and joy back to everyone in the castle, right?But Forte, the former court composer, is against the idea. The current pipe organ has become used to being the Beast's confidant and advisor and is threatened by the idea of Beast falling in love and the spell being broken. Enlisting the aid of Fife, he tries everything he can think of to ruin Christmas and drive Belle and the Beast further apart.Overall, I'm not too impressed with most of the Disney straight to video sequels. But this one is entertaining. The storyline is engaging, even if the ending is obvious from the start. The idea of setting the "sequel" in the middle of the original movie is wonderful, and helps develop all the characters. Yet the wrap around part shows us the human characters again and how things have changed. All the original voices are back, except for Bradley Pierce as Chip, who is replaced by Haley Joel Osment. In an effort to appeal to kids, the main target for this movie, Chip has a larger role in this one, but it really helps advance the story as well.As with most Disney animated sequels there are two major flaws. The animation isn't as good as the original, although it certainly works to tell the story. Also, with the exception of "As Long As There's Christmas," the songs are immediately forgettable and actually take away from the enjoyment of the movie. Also, clocking in at just over an hour, it's pretty short.The picture and sound on this DVD are fantastic. For a special edition, this DVD is short on extras, but the number they have are fitting the movie. There is an interesting making of documentary, but the rest of the features are for kids to enjoy.If you go into this movie not expecting the brilliance of the original, you'll be entertained. And it will get you in the holiday spirit. What more can you really ask for?

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Disney Collectors should be aware that as of March 2014 this US-ONLY BLU RAY of "Beauty & The Beast: Enchanted Christmas" allows both REGION A (USA) and REGION B (UK and Europe) playback. So it's OK to buy...

But sellers have noticed that its American-Only availability has made it scare and therefore its begun to acquire a very hefty price tag for everyone outside of the USA...

It will no doubt be UK-released at some point in the future - but until then - if you do buy the US Version - the BLU RAY will play - but I'm afraid it'll cost you...